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Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Welcome and garlanding on arrival and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi - Mandawa
Morning drive to Mandawa (260 kms / approx 06 hrs). On arrival, check in at Hotel. MANDAWA - Often called the open air art gallery of Rajasthan, the region of medieval Shekhawati comprises the present day districts of Sikar & Jhunjhunu . The high quality frescoes which this region is famous for date between 1750 & 1930 . A majority of the frescoes have been executed on the ' havelis ' or mansions. Afternoon explore the surrounding on feet. Overnight stay.

Day 03: Mandawa - Bikaner
Morning visit the fresco-painted homes in the Shekhawati region. Later drive to Bikaner 165 kms. / 04 hrz, enroute visiting the Fatehpur. On arrival, check in at Hotel. Afternoon city tour visit Junagarh Fort, which has since been expanded and contains several exquisite palaces - among them Anup Mahal and Badal Mahal. Also visit Deshnoke, Karni Mata's temple, which is 33 km away and is devoted to an incarnation of Durga. Overnight stay.

Day 04: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer, 300 kms. / 06 hrs. Upon arrival at Jaisalmer, check-in at Hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 05: Jaisalmer
Full day city tour visiting, Fort built in 1156 AD, by the Rawal Jaisal. The Fort has 99 bastions around its circumference. There is a group of five Jain Temples within the fort built between the 12th and 15th centuries. Also visit the PATWON KI HAVELI which is the most elaborate and magnificent, best known for its latticed façade. SALIM SINGH KI HAVELI which was built about 300 years ago, has a beautiful arched roof with carved brackets in the form of peacocks. GHARISAR had once supplied water to the city, the temples and archways around it have been built by a courtesan. Evening excusion to Sam Sand Dunes. Overnight stay.

Day 06: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur visiting OSIAN enroute. Upon arrival, check in at Hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting MEHRANGARH FORT, which was founded by RAO JODHA in 1459. There are palaces, housed within this daunting structure, among them are Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. UMAID BHAWAN PALACE, also known as Chittar Palace because of the particular type of sandstone used to build it - which does not decay in the rains. Portions of the palace have been converted into a hotel and a museum. 9 km away is MANDORE, was once the capital of ancient Marwar. Overnight stay.

Day 07: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Kumbhalgarh
Morning drive to Kumbhalgarh enroute visit Ranakpur Temples - these are the cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted white marble, comes across as a marvellous feat of architecture. The main temple is supported on 1,444 pillars - none of which are similarly carved. The Jain Temples house statues of Mahavira and other JAIN saints. Upon arrival at Kumbhalgarh, check-in at Hotel. KUMBHALGARH - is famous for its 15th century fort and a game sanctuary. Approachable by road, the huge stone bastion stands atop a hill and allows access through spiked gates. The fort wall covers miles over the hillside and a walk on it can be invigorating. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 08: Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur
Morning visit to the Kumbhalgarh Fort Later drive to Udaipur and on arrival, check in at Hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 09: Udaipur
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of UDAIPUR City :- Visit the CRYSTAL GALLERY - housed in the upper floor at Fateh prakash Palace, a unique collection of crystal ornaments from four poster beds to chairs, fountains, vases, crockery and furniture, CITY PALACE Museum - grandeur and intricacy stroked all over in granite, Marble and mosiac displayed in the sparkling which filigree balconies and windows, JAGDISH TEMPLE - built in 1651 AD. Also visit SAHELION KI BARI - the spectacular Garden displaying the unique life style of the Royal ladies who once lived in the Palaces. Evening enjoy BOAT RIDE [ 45 minutes to 1 hour ] on LAKE PICHOLA. [ the best time before sun sent say around 17.00 hrs ] :- The lake, which derives its name from the Village Pichali, is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. Situated are tow island palaces - Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir. Overnight stay.

Day 10: Udaipur - Deogarh
Morning drive to Deogarh and on arrival, check-in at Hotel. DEOGARH : The palace is a fascinating place for those wanting to delve into the history of the state. The DEOGARH MAHAL, a 16th century palace turned into a heritage hotel, is an excellent example of this genre of hoteliering. Surrounding the fort are several lakes. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 11: Deogarh - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur and on arrival, check in at Hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 12: Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort - 11 Kms from Jaipur a marvelous example of the Rajput architecture with its terraces and ramparts reflected in the maota lake below. Enjoy Elephant ride while climbing up to the Amber fort. Afternoon proceed for city tour of Jaipur City. A Visit to City Palace Museum an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal art. The Museum is resplended with its collection of robes of Royal Princes, an accurate observatory built in 1726 AD, Hawa Mahal (PALACE OF WIND) a five storeyed wonder with a spectacular pyramid façade and overhanging windows with latticed screen, domes and spires. Overnight stay.

Day 13: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting FATEHPUR SIKRI - the deserted city of sandstone built by the emperor AKBAR. Built by Akbar, it is the most perfectly preserved and complete Mughal palace city of all. Although only ruined walls remain of the town, the magnificent palace complex still stands, the elaborately carved red sandstone almost as it was 400 years ago. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 14: Agra - Delhi
Morning sightseeing tour of Agra, visiting TAJ MAHAL [ built by Shah Jehan for his queen Mumtaj Mahal ], perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the World & the construction of Taj Mahal believed to have taken 22 Years to complete with over 20,000 craftsmen working round the clock. AGRA FORT, where you can ramble around the somewhat unkempt high walls and wide moat, up and down staircases and through the palace rooms. From the fine Musamman Burj (octagonal Tower) there is a wonderful view of the Taj Mahal. Also visit a Marble Factory to see the intricate work of Gems, precious stones in Marble, etc. Afternoon drive to Delhi. Overnight stay.

Day 15: Departure Delhi
Morning proceed for tour to Old Delhi. Drive past Red Fort - The old walled city from Mughal India, the chief attraction is the huge fort that contains within it palaces and impressive public buildings. Chandni Chowk - The main street of Old Delhi is the colourful shopping bazaar known as Chandni Chowk. Jama Masjid - The great mosque of Old Delhi is both the largest in India and the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan. Raj Ghat - On the banks of the Yamuna river, a simple square platform of black marble marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948. Afternoon :Continue to visit New Delhi, Rajpath - The Kingsway is another focus of New Delhi. It is immensely broad and is flanked on either side by Ornamental ponds. India Gate - This 42 mtr high stone arch of triumph stands at the eastern end of the Rajpath. It bears the names of 85,000 Indian Army soldiers who died in the campaigns of WWI and Afghan fiasco in 1919 Rashtrapati Bhawan - The official residence of the President of India stands at the opposite end of the Rajpath from India Gate. Qutab Munar - This is a soaring tower of victory which was started in 1193, immediately after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi. It is nearly 73 mtr high and tapers from a 15 mtr diameter base to just 2.5 mtr at the top.

Evening transfer to international airport to connect flight to onward destination.

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